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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Colorless Odorless Direct eye or skin contact with the liquid or cold gas can cause chilling or possibly frostbite of exposed tissues. May cause central nervous system effects. Inhalation of high concentrations can be harmful or fatal due to oxygen deprivation and/or heart irregularities.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Symptoms similar to oxygen deprivation (headache, nausea, dizziness or loss of consciousness) may result from overexposure by inhalation.Heart irregularities such as irregular pulse or heart

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with preexisting cardiac,respiratory,or central nervous system disorders may be more susceptible to effects of an overexposure.The use of epinephrine or similar compounds can increase susceptibility to heart irregularities caused by excessive exposure to these types of compounds.

Potential health effects

See Section 11 for additional Eyes: Direct eye contact with the liquid or cold gas can cause chilling or possibly frostbite of exposed tissues. Skin: Direct skin contact with the liquid or cold gas can cause chilling or possibly frostbite of exposed tissues. Ingestion: Not expected to be a hazard in normal industrialuse. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations can be harmful or fatal due to oxygen depriva -tion and/or heart irregularities (arrhythmias).Misuse of the product by deliberat -ely inhaling high concentrations of this gas could cause death without warning. Carcinogenicity: NTP: No